Sports
Gymkhana Club
Chiangmai - Lamphun Rd. Tennis doubles, players 4.0. Monday - Wednesday and
Saturdays from 4 pm and 6:30 pm. For further details contact Michael 087 188
7414.
Tai Chi Classes. Experienced Tai Chi
Sifu gives lessons, free group introductory lecture and demonstrations of
benefits and different forms of Tai Chi. For further details contact Liang 084
600 5268 liang.xiaochenmen@ gmail.com.
Karate Practice at the Student Services
building at Chiang Mai University. Karatedo Federation Wado-kaj karate. 5:30 pm
every Monday and Wednesday. This practice is free. For further info admin@japankarate-cnx.net.
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club Meets every
Sunday at 7 am at Thapae Gate. For further info www.chinarice.org.
Lawn Bowls. Gymkhana Club. Anyone
interested in playing lawn bowls or joining a club, forming a league should
contact Chris Simmonds 081 288 6784.
Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park.
For children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info mikeshan@earthlink.net.
Sport on TV at UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi
Rd. For further info call 053 214 554.
Shows
Ballet at Kad Suan Kaew.
Sunday June 1. ‘La Bayadere’ by Marius Petipa and ‘Peter Pan 2008’. Two
performances at 1:30 pm and 7 pm. Chiang Mai Ballet performing group and the
Chiang Mai Ballet Academy. Artists from Australia and Russia. Also singing Narat
Kitavadhana (Book). Ticket prices 1,000, 500, 200 and 100 baht. For reservations
or further info 053 260 373 or www.chiangmai-ballet.com. Lanna Fantasy at
Khum Khanm Theatre (behind Carrefour on the Superhighway). Set show from 7 pm
until 9:15 pm. 1,200 baht includes dinner, one drink and the show. For
reservations or further information call 053 304 121 (English spoken).
Exhibitions,
Fairs, Markets
JJ Markets
Freedom House Benefit Night May 30 from 6 pm until 10 pm. Theme ‘Metta’
original artwork for auction, music and Thai puppetry. For further information
contact kissmetta@gmail.com.
Café Pandau Nimmanhaemindha Rd. Book
Launch Party/Northern Thai Buffet. ‘Sustainable Cities in Chiang Mai’ author
Prof. Dounghchan present. May 31 from 6 pm. Limited seating; for reservations
contact Noriko booking@ cafepandau.com.
JKS Art Gallery 108/2 Charoen Prathet
Rd (next to Just Khao Soi Restaurant) Contributing artists include Wattapong
Yothaitiang, Narong Mawong, Sarawut Pankam, Autopoln Chaisana and Wichean
Pankam. Opening times from 11 am until 11 pm. For further info call 053 818 641.
Fine Arts Museum C.M.U. Nimmanhaemindha
Road.. For more info; cmuartcenter @hotmail.com.
Courses,
Lessons, Classes
The PREM Tennis Academy.
After school tennis programs, Saturday tennis programs, camps and tournaments
offered throughout the year. International experienced coaching staff. All ages
and abilities accepted. For more info contact Director Randall Scott randalls
@premcenter.org or visit www.premcenter.org.
Chiangmai International Taekwondo
(CIT), Training now for all ages at 3rd
Floor EQ Square, Chiangmai-Hang Dong Road (next to the SCB Bank). World Master
Tom Zuza 7th Dan. All aspects of
this exciting martial art are taught. Further info 083 476 2013 or masterzuza@itf-thailand.com.
Reiki training course. Levels 1 and 2.
For further info, please contact cory@ asianhealingartscenter.com or visit the
website on www. asianhealingarts.com.
ArtSpace on Seven offers Mister Bradley’s
preschool music classes (www.mister bradley.com) and combo art/music classes for
kids aged 5-8. These classes promote English skills in an American style
sing-along environment. Contact Bradley at 084 041 7982 or bradblanco@
gmail.com.
Thai conversation classes twice a week
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Hillside 4 Condo, 5 pm. 60 baht. Meet on the
4th Floor next to the swimming pool.
For further details please email Elena on orientalphoenix@ gmail.com.
Latin and Ballroom/Salsa Dancing, Soi
7, Suthep Road (near Chiang Mai University). Salsa beginner class; 6:30
Wednesday, intermediate level 4:15 Saturday. Ballroom/Latin classes beginner
class; 6:30 Thursday 4 pm and Saturdays. Intermediate level; 6:30 pm Tuesday,
5:30 pm Friday and Saturday. For further information email llgalloway@gmail.com
or telephone Linda 086 187 1263.
The Chiang Mai Photographic Group
meets Wednesday’s 7 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off
Chaiyaphum Rd. contact Chas for further details 087 180 4665.
*Prem Organic Cooking Academy The Prem
Center Mae Rim. ‘Lite and refreshing’ Soups, salads and appertizers. May 22
evening. 500 baht per class, for further information call Joy 053 301 500 x 5012
or joyh@premcenter.org.
The Chiang Mai Computer Club meets
Tuesday’s 1 pm at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum
Td. Contact Chas for further details 087 180 4665.
Music
ArtSpace on 7
19/6 Sirimongkalajahn Soi 7. ‘The Speed of Sound; a Night of Music and Story
Telling’ Thursday May 29, 8 pm until 9:45 pm. A Benefit Evening in aid of
Burma. Tickets 500 baht including one free drink. Limited seating. For further
info or reservations: artspace@gmail.com.
Chiang Mai Choral Society performing at
Payap University Multimedia Centre at Mae Kaew Campus on June 7 at 7 pm ‘an
evening of popular songs including Gilbert and Sullivans Trial by Jury’.
Adults 200 baht, students 100 baht. For tickets or further information contact rebeccalomax@hotmail.com.
The Grand Opera Society of Chiang Mai.
Next meeting/performance will be on May 20 with Verdi’s ‘I Vespri Siciliani’
and will follow every other Tuesday with a DVD performance and interval supper.
Also ‘Summer Shakespeare series’, looking for interested persons to watch
the DVDs. To become a member please send your name, email address and telephone
number to howardgraves@gmail.com.
Santi’s Grotto, Thapae Soi 2 (below
City View Condo) "Do it Night" or "Open mike night"
every Tuesday from 8 pm until whenever. Music/Comedy/Dance/Tell a story, up
to you.
*UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd. May 23.
The Alchemy Pops will be performing the entire Carol King album ‘Tapestry’
from 10pm. The event will be recorded live in a CD. For further information call
053 214 554.
Horn Bar at the Mandarin Oriental. Cool
club sounds, stylish seating, excellent mixology every night. For further info
call 053 888 888 ext. 8623.
Holiday Inn Bachelors of Jazz. Every
night except Mondays. From 7 pm until 11:45 pm. For info contact 053 275 300.
Quiz nights
MONDAY Tuskers Bar
Chaiyaphum Soi 1. Quiz night every Monday evening starting at 8 pm - for info
call Chas 087 180 4665 or www. tuskersbar.com.
TUESDAY The Olde Bell 25/1 Loi Kroh Rd
(next to Raming Lodge Hotel). Quiz night every Tuesday. 8:30 pm first question.
Free entry. Prize vouchers for winners. Teams of 1 - 6 are invited. For further
details please email oldebell@gmail .com or phone 087 811 9468.
THURSDAY UN Irish Pub 24 Ratwithi Rd.
Quiz Night every Thursday - for further details call 053 214 554.
FRIDAY The Pub on Huay Kaew Road. Quiz
night every Friday - general knowledge quiz starts 8 pm with teams of four or
less. Many prizes, including DVDs from sponsor Club 99. For further info call
Grahame, 053 211 550.
MONTHLY The Garden Bar next to the
Lotus Hotel. May 21. Starts at 8 pm. For further info lotus@loxinfo. co.th.
Dining Out
The House Restaurant
Moon Muang Road. Until June 15. At the Tapas Bar. ‘Heat Buster Cocktail Bar’
buy 1 get 1 free 150 baht +. For reservations or further info call 053 419 9011.
Imperial Mae Ping Chiang Mai-Lamphun
Road. Every Friday night on the River Terrace ‘Seafood experience’ including
chilli crab, oysters, shrimps, mussels on ice and Tiger Prawns.650 baht per
person. For reservations or further info call 053 275 300.
D2 Hotel Changklan Road. Japanese
Buffet Dinner May 29-31. Guest Master Chef Toshiyuki Aoyama will deliver a
Subarashii. 6:30 until 10 pm. Adults 799 baht, children 4 - 12 years old half
price. Reservations or further info 053 999 999.
The Shangri La Hotel Changklan Road.
Dip and Dine Sundays only. Brunch 549 baht ++ or 699 baht ++ including free flow
beet soft drinks and juices. Plus Dip in the swimming pool afterwards. For
reservations or further info 053 253 888.
Mi Casa 60/2 Soi Wat Padaeng. Suthep
Rd. May Specials Monday - Saturday. For singles; Tapas + one glass of Sangria
288 baht, couples; Mi Casa Tapas Sampler + 2 glasses of Sangria 488 baht, also
for celebrates Mi Casa Special Tapas Mixtas + 1 bottle of Spanish Cava 1,688
baht. For reservations or further info 089 536 4540.
Manderin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Until
May 31 at the Orient Shop plentiful selection of American treats. 99 baht ++
including coffee or tea, tempting menu includes Carrot Cake, Oreo Cheesecake and
7 Layer Chocolate Cake coffee or tea. From 10 am until 9 pm daily. For
reservations or further info call 053 888 888 ext 8834 or email mocnx-enquiry@mohg.com.
The Ginger Kafe Moon MuangRoad. Until
June 15. New 3 set menus ‘Thai Food’ to choose from. 250 baht + each. For
further info or reservations 053 419 9011 or kafe@thehousethailand.com.
The Sofitel Changklan Rd. Rio
Restaurant. From May until July; 999 baht per person BBQ special including live
band and salsa dancing. For further info or reservations call 053 999 313.
The Pub Huay Kaew Road May 28
Wednesday, the 5th Annual Yorkshire
Pudding Eating Contest. Rules are simple - how many Yorkshire puddings can you
eat in one hour. For reservations or further info call Grahame on 053 211 550.
Amari Rincome Nimmanhaemindha Rd. La
Cuicina Lombarda Promotion, daily throughout May 6:30 pm until 10 pm at La
Gritta Restaurant. Italian cuisine from the region of Lombardia, Northern Italy.
For reservations or further info 053 221 130 rincome@amari.com.
The Imperial Mae Ping Sridonchai Rd.
Szechaunese promotion at the Gold Lead Restaurant including stir fried Julienne
of NZ lamb on a sizzling platter. Also Noodles promotion at the Shadu Shabu;
every kind of noodle plus the sauce of your choice, cooked infront of you
between 5:30 and 10 pm. For reservations or further info call 053 283 900.
The Pub Huay Kaew Rd Every Saturday
night is Bar-B-Q in the Garden, sausages, burgers, chicken, potato salad and
much more. 150 baht per person from 6 pm. For further info call Grahame 053 211
550.
German, Austrian, Dutch, Swiss Stammtisch
meets every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 pm, The Green Oasis Guest House,
Prapokklao Soi 8. Everybody who is interested in German culture, food/drinks is
welcome. For further info call 053 209 112 or 086 911 5976.
Riverside Restaurant Dinner Boat
Cruise. Leaves the restaurant at 8 pm. After boarding at 7:15 pm you can order
food and drinks from the restaurant menu. Very popular cruise. To reserve your
table call 053 243 239.
Films and Theatre
The Gate Theatre Group
performing ‘The Gin Game’ at 7th
Floor Studio Theatre Kad Suan Kaew. An Intense Spirited Drama by American
Playwright D.L. Colburn. Opening night Friday June 15, with additional
performances scheduled every Friday and Saturday until July 15. Door opens 7 pm,
curtain rises 7:30 pm Suggest door donation 300 baht. For reservations or
further info thegatetheater@asia.com or 087 177 2195.
Ealing Studios Movie Festival at the
Gymkhana Club. 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 7:30 start. May 23 The Man in the White Suit.
Alliance Francais 138 Charoen Prathet
Road. Films start at 8 pm. May 23 ‘Les Bronzes III - Amis Pour La Vie’
(1988) by Patrice Leconte. May 30 ‘Les Choristes’ (2003) by Christophe
Barratier. For further info tbaude@ laposte.net.
Religion
House of Praise.
International Service Sunday 9 am until 10:30 am. Thai Service 10:45 until 12
noon. For further info or directions call 053 212 904, email mike
@cocthailand.com or visit www.cocthailand.com.
